Folic acid 'could keep arteries healthy'

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Monday, May 13, 2002 7:52 AM

Folic acid 'could keep arteries healthy' - Your News from Ananova

 

 

> Researchers have found folic acid supplements could help keep the arteries

healthy and protect against heart disease.

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> A lack of folic acid has previously been linked to raised levels of

homocysteine, an amino acid associated with narrowing of the arteries.

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> In a new study, volunteers who took folic acid supplements for a year were

found to have reduced homocysteine levels and healthier arteries.

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> Full story: http://www.ananova.com/yournews/story/sm_586706.html

 

 

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I kept this article because I wanted to read up on it again and then print it

out - however, I came across another article about Folic Acid this week, it

says that it is also good for men and have always thought of it as being a

'female' supplement. So all you ladies, get your men on it as well, all you

gent's get out there and buy it well. By the way, they recommend that it is

not taken on it's own as it works in conjunction with other nutrients, best

taken in B complex supplement. Folic rich foods are spinach, kale and chard

specifically and also brocolli, asparagus, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils,

wholegrain cereals, organes, wheatgerm and liver (organic of course).

Alcohol however can interfere with the absorption and the way it is used by

the body.

 

Low levels of FA and high levels of homocysteine have also been associated

with Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and cancer of the colon.

 

Marianne

 

 

> Monday, May 13, 2002 7:52 AM

> Folic acid 'could keep arteries healthy' - Your News from Ananova

>

>

> > Researchers have found folic acid supplements could help keep the

> arteries

> healthy and protect against heart disease.

> >

> > A lack of folic acid has previously been linked to raised levels of

> homocysteine, an amino acid associated with narrowing of the arteries.

> >

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